Intellectual disability and ageing

摘要

As people with intellectual disability are now living to a greater age, promoting and maintaining health, recognising disease and co-ordinating pathways of patient care, become increasingly important. The GP needs to understand problems associated with increased longevity in this complex patient group and to know how to support ageing patients. This article will provide background knowledge, advice and resources to better understand common age-related problems in people with intellectual disability and to support patients and their families in managing these issues.